The Missouri State University Physician Assistant program has graduated over 600 PAs
since 2001. We are proud of the many successes of our alumni throughout the years
including their leadership accomplishments at local, state, and national levels.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Name |
Position |
Class |
Shannon Hauschildt |
Employer of Excellence Awards Review Committee, 2023 |
2004 |
Cassidy McCandless |
Physician Associate Student of the Year, 2022 |
2022 |
Harlee Kelley |
South Central Regional Director, Student Academy Board of Directors, 2024 |
2024 |
Drury University
Name |
Position |
Class |
Bethany Lemmon |
Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Studies |
2009 |
Missy Abramovitz |
Assistant Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Studies |
2010 |
Jefferson College
Name |
Position |
Class |
David Wright |
Paramedic Program Assistant Medical Director |
2018 |
Logan University
Name |
Position |
Class |
Andrea Applegate |
Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Program |
2010 |
Mercy Health System
Mercy-Springfield APC (Advanced Provider Council)
Mercy-Joplin
Name |
Position |
Class |
Rachael Ferguson |
Joplin Clinic Board of Directors Member (Primary Care and Specialty Service APP representative) |
2006 |
Brandon Davis |
Director of Operations Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Sports Medicine |
2009 |
Destinee Salyer |
Mercy Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider Lead-Joplin & West Springfield |
2019 |
Missouri State University
Name |
Position |
Class |
Shannon Hauschildt |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director |
2003 |
Kimberly Cook |
Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Studies |
2003 |
Katelyn Maben |
Director of Didactic Education, Physician Assistant Studies |
2014 |
Crystal Powell |
Director of Assessment, Physician Assistant Studies |
2005 |
Tarah Trokey |
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies |
2017 |
Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants (MOAPA)
Name |
Position |
Class |
Dustin Bartlett |
President, 2023 (former President Elect & Delegate, 2020) |
2004 |
Amanda Bartlett |
Secretary, Membership Chair, & Delegate, 2023 (former Vice President, Delegate & Membership
Chair, 2020) |
2006 |
Andrea Applegate |
Treasurer, CME Committee Chair & Delegate, 2022 |
2010 |
Torria Slagle |
Vice President, 2023 (former Mid-Missouri Region Director, 2022) |
2019 |
Eric Johnson |
Northwest Region Director, 2022 |
2008 |
Dr. Megan Blakemore |
Mid-Missouri Region Director, 2023 |
2004 |
Learn about MOAPA Officers
National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)
Name |
Position |
Class |
David Wright |
Chair of EMS PA/NP Task Force |
2018 |
Ottawa University
Name |
Position |
Class |
Summer Snowden |
Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies |
2018 |
Physician Assistant Education Association
Saint Louis Children's Hospital APP Councils (Advanced Practice Providers)
Name |
Position |
Class |
David Wright |
APP Council Member/ APP Leadership Council Member |
2018 |
Stephens College
Name |
Position |
Class |
Dr. Megan Blakemore |
Physician Assistant Studies Program Director (2019-present) |
2004 |
University of Missouri-Columbia
Name |
Position |
Class |
Bob Sobule |
Program Director, Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship (2017-present)
Associate Medical Director, University of Missouri-Columbia Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
Clinic
Clinical Faculty, University of Missouri-Columbia
|
2016 |
Carolyn Kundert |
Associate Director, Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship, 2024 |
2016 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Name |
Position |
Class |
Eric Johnson |
Physician Assistant Program Director (2021-present) |
2008 |